Formula 1 Race Director Charlie Whiting says the FIA is keeping an eye on the rise of so-called ‘B-teams’ in Formula 1 and the collaboration between larger and smaller squads. The Haas-Ferrari relationship sees the American outfit acquire as much as it can from the Italian team as well as using its facilities to develop its car. Although the arrangement is completely legal – and the rules have since been tightened – some rivals criticised Haas earlier in the year. McLaren’s Fernando Alonso was the most vocal as he referred to Haas’ VF-18 as a “Ferrari replica”, while others have made suggestive remarks. Red Bull also holds a close affiliation...
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